Noticing that two people can enjoy the same place in different ways.
Exploring how someone else might feel or see things differently from us.
Thinking about how pausing helps us consider another person's point of view.
Considering how to find a plan that suits more than one person.
Building the idea that different preferences are all okay.
Alma and her brother Junior visit a museum. Alma and Junior each want to explore the exhibits in different ways. Alma pauses to think and work out a plan. She wonders how they can both see everything they want in their own ways.
• What did you notice about how Alma and Junior explored the museum?
• How did Alma and Junior feel about the exhibits?
• What is your favourite way to look at something new?
• What might happen when two people feel differently about the same thing?
• How did Alma and Junior find a way for each person to explore in the way they liked?
• What could they do next time they want to do see/explore in a different way?
• When was a time that you wanted to do something differently than your friend?
• How did you find a way for both of you to do things your preferred way?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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